BLACKWATER SIREN

With 6 inspections documented, BLACKWATER SIREN maintains a 1.7/5 food safety rating in KEY LARGO. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 6 reports on file

107690 OVERSEAS HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10916550

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by 3 compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread stored on floor across 3 compartment sink, as per operator they just received food delivered. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator moved ice scoop to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook lie, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in coolers at cook line.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (75F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours inside reach. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at women's bathroom, operator restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at cook line, operator provided paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed clam chowder soup (42F - Cold Holding); seafood bisque (42F - Cold Holding); and cooked pasta (42F - Cold Holding) not dated, as per operator over 24 hours inside reach in cooler by ice machine. Operator dated food during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified with common name at kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/16/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10749942

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna packages still on ROP inside walk in cooler. Employee cut packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw grouper filets container stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed waffle fries (frozen) stored next to fryer at kitchen area. Employee moved food to reach in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee since last night. Employee discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pico de gallo, cooked rice and cooked pork not date inside reach in cooler at cooks line, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12/26/2024· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on mango salsa container inside reach in cooler at cook line. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pasta container stored on walk in cooler floor. Also observed cooking oil container stored on kitchen floor by entrance.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna case(frozen) next to 3 compartment sink at kitchen area. Also observed fries next to fryers at cook lineCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe from 3 compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler across stove at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked black beans containers not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee from 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 degreaser spray bottles not labeled with common name at kitchen area.

4/19/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8466988

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 3 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen entrance. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour and panko containers at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stuffed jalapeños container not covered inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cream container in shelves inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade, at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test strips not available.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes (42F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (42F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler, as per chef from previous day. Corrected On-Site

10/26/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8466729

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed food stored on floor. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Observed no forms for food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Still observed spray bottle not identified. **Time Extended**

8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8365259

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna (frozen) still in ROP in reach in cooler at the cook line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food containers stored on walk in cooler floor. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meat balls not covered, employee covered during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meat balls and pasta not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified in kitchen area.